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Aspire 5252/5552/5552G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire AS5552/AS5552G service guides. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 3
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 4
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conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. NOTE: This symbol where placed in the Service Guide - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 6
supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 7
29 Aspire AS5552/AS5552G BIOS 30 Information 30 Main 31 Security 32 Boot 35 Exit 36 BIOS Flash Utilities 37 DOS Flash Utility 38 WinFlash Utility 40 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 41 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 Disassembly Requirements 45 Pre-disassembly Instructions 46 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 8
Removing the Mainboard 78 Removing the Thermal Module 82 Removing the CPU 84 Removing the LCD Assembly 85 Removing the DC-IN Assembly 88 LCD Module Disassembly Process 89 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 89 Removing the LCD Bezel 90 Removing the Camera Module 91 Removing the Inverter Board - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 9
Clearing Password Check 174 Clear CMOS Jumper 174 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 175 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 177 Aspire AS5552/AS5552G Exploded Diagrams 178 Main Assembly 178 Upper Assembly 179 LCD Assembly 180 LED Assembly 181 Aspire AS5552/AS5552G FRU List 182 Screw List 199 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 10
Table of Contents X - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 11
MHz, 25/35 W) • AMD M880G Chipset System Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules Display • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ TFT LCD 16:9 aspect ratio Chapter 1 1 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 12
Graphics Aspire 5252/5552 • ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics with 256 MB of dedicated system memory, supporting Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD2), OpenGL® 2.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 • Dual independent display support • 16.7 million colors • - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 13
Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Privacy Control • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords • Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight • Dimensions • 381 (W) x 253 (D) x 25/34 (H) mm 15 x 9.96 x 0.98/1.33 inches) • Weight • 2.6 kg (5.74 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Power Subsystem ACPI 3.0 CPU power - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 14
2.0 ports • HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Software • Productivity • Acer Backup Manager • Acer ePower Management • Acer eRecovery Management • Adobe® Flash® Player - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 15
, UK only) • Acer Identity Card • Acer Registration • Acer Updater • eBay® shortcut 2009 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, UK, US only) • Netflix shortcut (US only) Optional Items • 1/2/4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • External USB - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 16
MEDIA/B Power On/Off CKT. Fan Control Extend Card /B 1. USB X2 2. Cardreader RTS5160 Danube AMD S1G4 Processor uPGA-638 Package Champlain Hyper Transport Link PCI-Express x 16 16 x 16 Gen2 ATI RS880M uFCBGA-528 Memory BIOS DC/DC Interface CKT. Power Circuit 6 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 17
CKT. DC/DC Interface CKT. Power Circuit Fan Control Extend Card/B 1. USB X2 2. ODD X1 Danube AMD S1G4 Processor uPGA-638 Package Champlain Hyper Transport Link 16 x 16 Memory BUS(DDR3) 204pin DDRIII-SO-DIMM ALC272X Audio AMP Phone Jack x2 Touch Pad Int.KBD EC I/O Buffer BIOS Chapter 1 7 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 18
Acer Notebook tour Front View 1 10 2 3 4 9 5 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 6 Icon 7 Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Display screen HDD Description Web camera for video communication (for selected models). Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Indicates when the hard disk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 19
's battery pack. Left View No. 1 2 3 Chapter 1 1 Icon Item DC-in jack 2 34 56 Description Connects to an AC adapter External display (VGA) port Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to a display device (e.g. external monitor, LCD projector). Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 9 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 20
disk access indicator Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole Kensington lock slot Description Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Internal optical drive; accepts CDs the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available. 10 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 21
latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Battery lock Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in position. Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators. Icon Function Power - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 22
Touchpad Basics The following items show you how to use the Touchpad: 1 2 3 • Move your finger across the Touchpad (1) to move the cursor. • Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the Touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 23
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has two lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Description - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 24
Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or switch users (if you're not connected to a network domain) < > + : Minimizes all windows < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar < > + : Open Ease - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 25
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey + + + - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 26
AMD SB820M South Bridge uFCBGA-605p Processor Specifications Item CPU Speed (MHz) Cores V140 1600 1 P340 2200 45nm 45nm 45nm 45nm 45nm 45nm Cache Size 512KB 512KB*2 512KB*2 1024KB*2 512KB*3 512KB 78751.0500 0.78751.1500 0.78751.0125 0.78751.0875 Acer PN KC.V0002.140 KC.AP002.340 KC.AP002 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 27
control SMBus Controller Interrupt Controller DMA Controller LPC host bus Controller SATA Controller IDE emulation mode AMD RAID Support AHCI Support High Definition Audio Supports up to 4 codecs Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller (GbE MAC) Timers Real Time Clock (RTC) Power Management - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 28
°C BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Insyde BIOS BIOS Version Flash BIOS ROM type 16 Mbit (2MB) BIOS ROM size 2MB Features • 16Mbit(2MB) CMOS Serial Flash ROM • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control • Support SMBIOS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 29
for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (IEEE 802.3z, Clause 30) • Self-boot feature, utilizing smaller EEPROM size with ability to use on-chip memory • Supports iSCSI boot • PCI Express CLKREQ support • Integrated switching regulator for improved power consumption • IPv4 and IPv6 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 30
Data heads 1,2,1,2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface SATA Fast data transfer rate 3.0Gbits/s Media data transfer rate 106Mbytes/s 845Mbits/s 1175Mbits/s 1273.3Mbits/s DC Power - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 31
3.6Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multisession), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 32
• ATI Avivo HD Video & Display technology • Certified drivers for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP • Engine clock speed: 550 MHz / 750 MHz • Memory clock speed: 800 MHz • VGA output support • HDMI output Support UMA Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Compatibility Sampling - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 33
/s (165MHz x 30-bits) 1 Left side PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model) Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32-bit CardBus Specification System Board Major Chips Item Discrete Specification UMA Core logic AMD - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 34
• HDMI™ port with HDCP support • External display (VGA) port • Headphone/speaker/line-out jack • Microphone-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • DC-in jack for AC adapter Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cells Package configuration Specification SANYO - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 35
(mm) Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/ Fall Time) msec Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight (without inverter) Physical Size (mm) Electrical Interface Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal (Right - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 36
:65Khz Graphic Driver Supported Resolution Resolution size Image size Specification Suyin HF1315-S32B- Chicony CNF9157 OV01 CMOS image sensor with SXGA USB 2.0 >26.6cm 65.3x8.1x3.8mm SOC 1280x1024 2 µm x 2 µm 3.89mm(H) x 2.43mm(V) Lite-on 09P2SF119 AC Adapter Item Input rating Maximum input AC - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 37
are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA suspend PCMCIA suspend Audio power down Hard Disk power down CD-ROM power down Super I/O low power mode Also called Hibernate state. The system saves all system - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 38
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, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 40
Aspire AS5552/AS5552G BIOS Information The Information screen displays a summary of the computer hardware information. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 41
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot options and recovery. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: Total Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 42
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. NOTE: System BIOS does not support Trusted Platform Module (TPM). InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: HDD Password - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 43
typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets Boot parameter. 5. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 44
and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password Boot parameter. 6. When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen user presses Enter. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 45
specific devices to support boot. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. IDEO : WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0 2. IDE1 : PIONEER BD-ROM BDCTD03RS 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5. USB HDD : 6. USB CD/DVD ROM - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 46
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 47
a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the flash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 48
to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help 1. IDEO : WDC WD6400BEVT-22A0RT0 2. IDE1 : PIONEER BD-ROM BDCTD03RS 3. USB FDD : 4. Network Boot : LEGACY PCI DEVICE 5. USB HDD : 6. USB CD/DVD - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 49
4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. 5. Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. Chapter 2 39 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 50
WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double-click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays. 40 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 51
removing HDD/BIOS password: Remove HDD Password: If you key in the wrong HDD password three times, an error is generated. To reset the HDD password, perform the following steps: 1. After the error is displayed, select the Enter Unlock Password option on the screen. 2. An Encode key is generated - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 52
metal instrument to short the R334 point. Cleaning BIOS Passwords To clean the User or Supervisor passwords, perform the following steps: 1. From a DOS prompt, execute clnpwd.exe 2. Press 1 or 2 to clean the desired password shown on the screen. The onscreen message determines whether the function - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 53
accessing the BIOS. To use Boot Sequence Selector, perform the following steps: 1. Enter into DOS. 2. Execute BS.exe to display the usage screen. 3. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence. For example, enter BS 2 to change the boot sequence to HDD | CD ROM | LAN - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 54
Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: 1. Boot into DOS. 2. Execute dmitools. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 55
3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement IMPORTANT: The outside housing and color may vary from the mass produced model. This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 56
Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. NOTE: Make sure you match the AC adapter with the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 57
LCD module is faulty, such as the camera, antenna or LCD panel, the whole module must be replaced. The disassembly process is divided into the following stages: • External module disassembly • Main unit disassembly • LCD module disassembly remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 58
instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the keyboard, you must first remove the switch board. Discrete Flowchart UMA Flowchart Turn off system and peripherals power Disconnect power and signal cables from system Remove Battery - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 59
Pack 1. Turn computer over. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown. 2. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then lift out the battery pack from the main unit (2). 2 1 NOTE: The battery has been highlighted with a yellow oval as shown in the above image. Please - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 60
Removing the SD Dummy Card 1. Push the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it. 2. Pull it out from the slot. 50 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 61
Removing the Keyboard 1. Unlock the six (6) keyboard locks. 2. Pry up the center of the keyboard and rotate it upward away from the upper cover. 3. Turn the keyboard over on to the touchpad area to expose the FPC connector. Chapter 3 51 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 62
4. Open the locking latch and disconnect the FPC from the mainboard. 5. Lift the keyboard clear of the upper cover. 52 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 63
Removing the ODD Module 1. See "Removing the Battery Pack" on page 49. 2. Remove the one (1) screw securing the ODD module. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 3. Pull the ODD module out from the chassis. Screw Type Chapter 3 53 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 64
4. Remove the two (2) screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the ODD module. Step ODD Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 5. Remove the ODD bezel by prying the top edge away and clear of the module. 54 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 65
Removing the Logic Lower Door 1. Remove two (2) screws from the logic lower door. Step Logic Lower Door Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 2. Lift the door beginning from the inner edge as shown. Screw Type 3. Lift the door clear of the device, exposing the HDD, DIMM, and WLAN modules. Chapter 3 55 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 66
Removing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) 1. Remove one (1) screw from the 3G cover. Step 3G Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 2. Lift the 3G cover from the right edge first, then remove completely. Screw Type 56 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the DIMM Module 1. See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 3. Remove the DIMM module. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second DIMM module if present. Chapter 3 57 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 68
the WLAN Module 1. See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN module. NOTE: Cable placement is Black to the MAIN terminal and White to the AUX terminal. 3. Move the antenna away and remove the one (1) screw to release the WLAN module. Step - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 69
4. Detach the WLAN module from the WLAN socket. Chapter 3 59 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 70
Removing the HDD Module 1. See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2. Using plastic tweezers lift the pull tab from the chassis. 3. Using the pull-tab, slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to disconnect the interface. 4. Lift the HDD module clear of the HDD bay. NOTE: To - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 71
5. Remove the four (4) screws (two each side) securing the HDD to the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 6. Remove the HDD from the carrier. Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 61 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 72
Removing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) 1. See "Removing the Logic Lower Door" on page 55. 2. Using plastic tweezers, lift the RTC battery from mainboard connector. 62 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 73
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove Power Board Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Remove LCD Module Remove Bluetooth Module Remove CPU Remove DC-IN Assembly Discrete Flowchart UMA Flowchart Screw List Step Lower Cover Upper Cover Power Board - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 74
in color depending on the model. 1. See "External Module Disassembly Process" on page 48. 2. Turn the computer over. Remove the twelve (12) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws from the battery bay. Step Lower Cover Size M2.5*8 (red callout) Quantity 12 M2*3 4 (green callout) NOTE - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 75
3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the following three (3) cables from the mainboard. B A C 4. Unlock and disconnect the power board FFC (A). Chapter 3 65 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 76
5. Disconnect the speaker cable (B). 6. Unlock and disconnect the touchpad FFC (C). NOTE: Avoid pulling on cables directly to prevent damage to the connectors. NOTE: Use the pull-tabs on FFCs whenever available to prevent damage. 66 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 77
7. Remove the seven (7) screws from the upper cover as shown. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*5 Quantity 7 Screw Type 8. Starting at the bottom right side of the cover, pry apart the upper and lower covers as shown. Work along the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 78
Removing the Speaker Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Locate the speaker module on the upper cover as shown. 3. Remove the speaker module cable from the cable guides. 4. Lift the speaker module clear of the device. 68 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 79
vary depending your model. 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Remove two (2) screws from the power board. Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Turn the upper cover over and remove the power board cable. Pass the cable through the upper cover as shown. 4. Lift the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 80
Removing the Touchpad FFC IMPORTANT: The touchpad board cannot be removed individually. To replace the touchpad board, replace the entire upper cover. 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the touchpad FFC to the touchpad board. 3. Lift - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 81
Removing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only) 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Remove both pieces of adhesive tape securing the FCC to the lower cover. 3. Unlock the mainboard to card reader cable connector. 4. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing the cable to the lower - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 82
5. Remove one (1) screw from the card reader board. Step Size Card Reader M2*3 1 Board 6. Lift the card reader board clear of the device. Quantity Screw Type 72 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 83
Removing the USB Board 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. See "Removing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only)" on page 71. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for discrete models only. 3. Unlock the mainboard to USB cable connector. 4. Lift the FFC to detach the adhesive securing - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 84
5. Remove one (1) screw from the USB board. Step USB Board Size M2*3 Quantity 1 Screw Type NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on your model. 6. Lift the USB board clear of the lower cover. 74 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 85
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. See "Removing the USB Board" on page 73. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for discrete models only. 3. Pry the Bluetooth board from the adhesive. Discrete UMA 4. Disconnect the mainboard to Bluetooth cable. - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 86
5. Lift the Bluetooth cable from the cable guides. Discrete UMA 76 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 87
Removing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Unlock and disconnect the ODD FFC from the mainboard. 3. Lift the ODD connector board from the lower cover. Chapter 3 77 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 88
Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on page 64. 2. Disconnect the microphone cable from the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the mainboard. 4. Remove the LVDS cable and the DC-IN cable from the cable guide. 78 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 89
the four (4) securing screws from the mainboard. Discrete: Remove the one (1) securing screw from the mainboard. Discrete UMA Step Mainboard Size M2.5*5 (red callouts) 1 Quantity Screw Type (UMA Only) M2.5*5 (green 3 callouts) CAUTION: Do not remove the mainboard completely. The mainboard - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 90
a clean, dust-free surface. CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when turning the mainboard over as it is still connected to the chassis by the power cable. 8. Disconnect the power cable. 9. Remove the mainboard from the chassis and turn it over. 80 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 91
10. Remove the adhesive tape from the Bluetooth cable. 11. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from mainboard. Chapter 3 81 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 92
the thermal module. In the discrete model, remove two (2) additional screws (in reverse numerical order from screw 6 to 5). Discrete UMA 6 3 2 5 1 4 3 2 1 4 Step Thermal Module Size M1.98*3 (red callouts) (Discrete only) M2.5*5(green callouts) Quantity 4 2 Screw Type 82 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 93
4. Carefully lift the thermal module clear of the mainboard. Discrete UMA 5. Remove the adhesive tape securing the fan to the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only. 6. Remove the fan from the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only. - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 94
when it is not installed. 1. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 82. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. 3. Lift the CPU clear of the socket as shown. NOTE: Circuit boards >10 cm² have been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 95
Removing the LCD Assembly 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 78. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the antennas to the lower cover. 3. Free the microphone cable from the cable guides as shown. Discrete UMA 4. Free the black and white antenna cables from the cable guides as shown . - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 96
5. Continue removing the white antenna cable from the cable guides. 6. Continue removing the black antenna cable from the cable guides. Discrete UMA 7. Remove four (4) screws from the LCD assembly. Step LCD Assembly Size M2.5*8 Quantity 4 Screw Type 86 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 97
8. Remove the LCD assembly from the lower cover. Chapter 3 87 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 98
Removing the DC-IN Assembly 1. See "Removing the LCD Assembly" on page 85. 2. Lift the DC-IN cable from the lower cover. 3. Lift the DC-IN assembly from the lower cover. 88 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 99
LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD Module from Main Unit before proceeding Remove LCD Bezel Remove Inverter Board (LCD Only) Remove LCD/LED Panel Remove Camera Module Remove LCD Brackets Remove LVDS Cable Remove Antennas Remove Microphone Cable Screw - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 100
" on page 90. 2. Remove the two bezel screw caps and screws. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Starting from the bottom edge of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Work along the side - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 101
Removing the Camera Module 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 90. 2. Locate the camera module at the top of the LCD module and disconnect the camera cable. 3. Lift the camera module from the adhesive on the LCD cover. 4. Remove the camera module from the LCD cover. Chapter 3 91 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 102
Removing the Inverter Board (LCD Only) 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 90. 2. Remove the adhesive tape securing the inverter board cable to the LCD cover. 3. Remove one (1) screw from the inverter board. Step Inverter Board Size M2.5*5 Quantity 1 4. Disconnect the inverter board cable - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 103
5. Disconnect the inverter board cable going to the LVDS cable. 6. Lift the inverter board from the LCD cover. Chapter 3 93 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 104
Removing the LCD/LED Panel 1. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 90. 2. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD/LED panel. Step LCD/LED Panel Size M2.5*5 3. Remove the cable from the cable guide. Quantity 4 Screw Type 4. Lift the LCD/LED Panel clear of the module. 94 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 105
Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See "Removing the LCD/LED Panel" on page 94. 2. Remove the six (6) securing screws (three on each side) from the LCD brackets. Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 Quantity 6 3. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling away from the LCD panel. Screw Type Chapter 3 95 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 106
Removing the LVDS cable 1. See "Removing the LCD/LED Panel" on page 94. 2. Remove the LVDS cable from the back of the panel. LCD LED 3. Peel back the mylar securing the LVDS cable. LCD LED 4. Disconnect the LVDS cable and remove it from the panel. LCD LED 96 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 107
Removing the Microphone Cable 1. See "Removing the LCD/LED Panel" on page 94. 2. Remove the adhesive securing the microphone cable and antenna. 3. Peel back the foil tabs and remove the microphone cable from the cable channel. 4. Lift the microphone set clear of the panel. Chapter 3 97 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 108
5. Lift the microphone set clear of the panel. 98 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 109
Removing the Antennas 1. See "Removing the LCD/LED Panel" on page 94. 2. Peel back the foil tabs securing the antenna to the LCD cover. 3. Remove the cable from the cable guides. 4. Using a flat plastic tool, pry the antenna assembly clear of the device. Chapter 3 99 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 110
5. Peel back the foil tabs securing the antenna to the LCD cover. 6. Remove the white antenna from the cable guides. 7. Using a flat plastic tool, pry the antenna assembly clear of the device. 100 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 111
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas 1. Adhere the white antenna assembly to the LCD cover. 2. Run the cable along the cable guides. 3. Fold over the foil tabs to secure the cable in place. Chapter 3 101 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 112
4. Adhere the black antenna assembly on the LCD cover. 5. Run the cable along the cable channel. 6. Fold over the foil tabs to secure the cable in place. 102 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 113
cable along the cable channel. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the cable runs between the callouts to avoid trapping when the panel is replaced in the LCD module. 3. Fold over the foil tabs and continue running the microphone cable along the cable channel indicated between the red callouts. Chapter 3 103 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 114
4. Replace the adhesive tape securing the microphone cable and the antenna together. 104 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 115
Replacing the LVDS Cable 1. Place the LVDS cable onto the back of the panel. LCD LED 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the panel. LCD LED 3. Replace the mylar to secure the LVDS cable. LCD LED Chapter 3 105 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 116
Replacing the LCD Brackets 1. Replace the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 2. Replace the six (6) securing screws (three on each side) to the LCD panel brackets. Step LCD Brackets Size M2*3 Quantity 6 Screw Type 106 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 117
Replacing the LCD/LED Panel 1. Place the LCD panel in the LCD cover. 2. Run the cable along the guide in the LCD cover as shown. 3. Replace the four (4) securing screws to the LCD panel. Step LCD/LED Panel Size M2.5*5 Quantity 4 Screw Type Chapter 3 107 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 118
Only) 1. Connect the inverter board cable going to the LVDS cable. 2. Connect the inverter board cable going to the LCD panel. 3. Place the inverter board onto the LCD cover and replace one (1) screw from the inverter board. Step Inverter Board Size M2.5*5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 108 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 119
4. Replace the adhesive tape securing the inverter board cable to the LCD cover. Chapter 3 109 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 120
Replacing the Camera Module 1. Place the camera module in the LCD cover. 2. Connect the camera cable. 110 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 121
bezel and press down until there are no gaps between the bezel and the LCD cover. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the LCD cables pass through the hinge wells and are not trapped by the bezel. 2. Replace the two (2) screws and screw caps. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 111 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 122
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the DC-IN Assembly 1. Place the DC-IN assembly into the lower cover. 2. Place the DC-IN cable into the lower cover as shown. 112 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 123
Replacing the LCD Assembly 1. Place the LCD assembly on the lower cover. 2. Replace four (4) screws to secure the LCD assembly. Step LCD Assembly Size M2.5*8 Quantity 4 3. Place the black antenna cable into the cable guides. Discrete Screw Type UMA Chapter 3 113 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 124
4. Place the white antenna cable into the cable guides. 5. Continue replacing the black and white antenna cables into the cable guides as shown . 6. Place the microphone cable into the cable guides as shown. Discrete UMA 114 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 125
7. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the antennas to the lower cover. Chapter 3 115 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 126
Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to secure - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 127
cleaning agent. 2. Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU-there is no need to spread the grease manually, the force used during the installation of the thermal module is sufficient. 3. Replace the fan to the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 128
fan to the heatsink. NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only. 5. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal grease evenly. Discrete UMA 118 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 129
screw 4) to secure the thermal module in place. In the discrete model, replace two (2) additional screws (in numerical order from screw 5 to 6). Discrete UMA 6 3 2 5 1 4 3 2 1 4 Step Thermal Module Size M1.98*3 (red callouts) (Discrete only) M2.5*5(green callouts) 7. Connect the fan - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 130
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Connect the Bluetooth to mainboard cable. 2. Apply the adhesive tape to secure the Bluetooth cable. 3. Place the mainboard on a clean, dust-free surface. Connect the power cable. 120 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 131
the I/O ports are positioned correctly through the casing. 5. UMA: Replace the four (4) screws to secure the mainboard. Discrete: Replace the one (1) screw to secure the mainboard. Discrete UMA Step Mainboard (UMA Only) Size M2.5*5 (red callouts) 1 Quantity M2.5*5 (green 3 callouts) Screw - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 132
6. Place the LVDS cable and the DC-IN cable into the cable guide. 7. Connect the LVDS cable to the mainboard. 8. Connect the microphone cable to the mainboard. 122 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 133
Replacing the ODD Connector Board (UMA Only) 1. Place the ODD connector board into the lower cover using the board pin. 2. Connect the ODD FFC to the mainboard and lock the connector. Chapter 3 123 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 134
Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Place the Bluetooth cable into the cable guides. Discrete UMA 2. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth module. Discrete UMA 3. Place the Bluetooth board onto the adhesive. Discrete UMA 124 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 135
Replacing the USB Board 1. Place the USB board in the chassis. NOTE: The location of the bluetooth module may vary depending on your model. 2. Secure the one (1) screw on the USB board. Step USB Board Size M2*3 3. Adhere the FFC to the lower cover. Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 125 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 136
4. Connect the USB cable to the mainboard and lock the connector. 126 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 137
Replacing the Card Reader Board (Discrete Only) 1. Place the card reader board in the device. 2. Secure one (1) screw on the card reader board. Step Card Reader Board Size M2*3 3. Adhere the FFC to the lower cover. Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 127 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 138
4. Connect the card reader cable and lock the connector. 5. Replace both pieces of adhesive tape to secure the FCC to the lower cover. 128 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 139
Replacing the Touchpad FFC 1. Connect the touchpad FFC to the connector and lock the FFC locking latch. 2. Gently press on the FFC to adhere the cable to the upper cover 3. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the touchpad FFC. Chapter 3 129 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 140
upper cover as shown. Turn the upper cover over and gently press down on the FFC to secure it to the upper cover. 2. Place the power board onto the upper cover. 3. Replace two (2) screws to secure the power board. Step Power Board Size M2*3 Quantity 2 130 Screw Type Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 141
Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Place the speaker module onto the upper cover. 2. Place the speaker module cable into the cable guides as shown. Chapter 3 131 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 142
Replacing the Upper Cover NOTE: The upper cover may vary in color depending on the model. 1. Place the upper cover on the lower cover as shown. 132 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 143
2. Connect the following three (3) cables to the mainboard. B A C 3. Connect and lock the power board FFC (A). Chapter 3 133 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 144
4. Connect the speaker cable (B). 5. Connect and lock the touchpad FFC (C). 134 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 145
to secure the upper cover as shown. Step Upper Cover Size M2.5*5 Quantity 7 Screw Type 7. Turn the computer over. Replace the twelve (12) screws on the lower cover and four (4) screws in the battery bay. Step Lower Cover Size M2.5*8 (red callout) Quantity 12 M2*3 4 (green callout) NOTE - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 146
Replacing the RTC Battery (UMA Only) 1. Place the RTC battery into the mainboard connector. 136 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 147
Replacing the HDD Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the four (4) screws (two each side) to secure the carrier. Step HDD Carrier Size M3*3 Quantity 4 3. Insert the HDD module, as indicated and lower it into place. Screw Type Chapter 3 137 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 148
4. Slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface. 138 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 149
WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN Module into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. Step WLAN Module Size M2*3 Quantity 1 3. Connect the two (2) antenna cables to the module. Screw Type NOTE: The black cable connects to the upper terminal (MAIN) and the white cable - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 150
Replacing the DIMM Modules 1. Insert the DIMM module in place. 2. Press down to lock the DIMM module in place. 3. Repeat steps for the second DIMM module if present. 140 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 151
Replacing the 3G Cover (Discrete Only) 1. Line up the left edge of the 3G cover with the device and lower into place. 2. Replace one (1) screw on the 3G cover. Step 3G Cover Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 141 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 152
Replacing the Lower Logic Door 1. Replace the lower logic door by first lining up the bottom edge and lowering the door into place. 2. Replace two (2) screws to secure the lower logic door. Step Logic Lower Door Size M2.5*8 Quantity 2 Screw Type 142 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 153
Replacing the ODD Module 1. Press the bezel into the tray, bottom edge first, to secure it to the ODD module. 2. Place the bracket on the ODD module. 3. Secure the ODD bracket with the two (2) screws. Step ODD Bracket Size M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type Chapter 3 143 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 154
4. Push the ODD module into the ODD bay until it is flush with the casing. 5. Replace the one (1) screw to secure the module. Step ODD Module Size M2.5*8 Quantity 1 Screw Type 144 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 155
Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard face down on the palm rest. 2. Connect the keyboard FPC to the mainboard and close the locking latch to secure the cable in place. 3. Replace the keyboard by first lining up the bottom edge. Press down firmly to lock. Chapter 3 145 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 156
Replacing the SD Dummy Card 1. Insert the SD dummy card into the slot as shown. 2. Push until the card clicks into place and is flush with the casing. 146 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 157
Replacing the Battery 1. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), insert the battery pack and press down (2). 2 1 2. Slide the battery lock in the direction shown to secure the battery in place. Chapter 3 147 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 158
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Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 160
problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check the power . 4. Disconnect the power and open the casing necessary to boot the computer to the failure - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 161
or video appears on the external display, see "LCD Failure" on page 153. 5. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 162
same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See "Disassembly Process" on page 47. 4. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings. NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 163
If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 164
doesn't work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 154 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 165
good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 10. Reinstall the Operating System. 11. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 245. Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 166
to resolve the problem. 4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. Ensure - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 167
If the ODD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD exhibits any of the following symptoms it may be faulty: • Audio CDs do not play when loaded • DVDs do not play when loaded • Blank discs - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 168
default. If using different software, refer to the software's user manual. Playback is Choppy If playback is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that system resources are not running low: a. Try closing some applications. b. Reboot and try - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 169
discs, the original disc is probably defective and should be replaced. 3. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to the ODD. See "Disassembly Process" on page 47. a. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cables. b. Check for bent or broken pins on the - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 170
Failure If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: Thermal Unit Failure If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 160 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 171
a known good date using System Restore. If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Run the Event Viewer to check the events log for errors. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 172
them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module • PC Cards 4. Power-on the computer. 5. Determine - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 173
9 0A Description CPU power on and switch to Protected mode Patching CPU microcode Setup Cache as RAM Cache as RAM test Setup BIOS ROM cache Enter Boot Firmware Volume PEI Clock Generator Initialization Memory Initial for Normal boot. Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery Simple Memory test Start - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 174
memory Recovery device Initialization Found Recovery image Recovery image not found Load Recovery Image completed Start Flash BIOS with Recovery image Loading BIOS image to RAM Hotkey service PCI enumeration PCI resource assign complete PCI enumeration complete Keyboard Controller, Keyboard and - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 175
Option ROM Save S3 resume required data in RAM Last Chipset initial before boot to OS Start to boot Legacy OS Start to boot UEFI OS Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS Last Chipset initial before boot to Legacy OS. Ready to Boot Legacy OS. Fast Recovery Start Flash. PostBDS POST Code Table Functionality - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 176
FD FE Description No Boot Device UEFI Boot Start Image Legacy 16 boot entry Try to Boot with INT 19 ACPI 0xA6 0xA7 0xA1 0xA3 0xA4 0xA5 0xA8 0xA9 Description Identify Flash device in SMM SMM service initial OS call ACPI enable function ACPI enable function complete Enter S1 Enter S3 Enter - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 177
Connector Keyboard Connector Touch pad (FFC Connector) Power USB Board (FFC) Connector Item JCR1 JLED2 JP1 SW2/SW3 LED1/LED3 LED2/LED4 Description Card Reader Board (FFC) Connector Powerboard (FFC) Connector Internal MIC Connector Left button / Right button Power State Indicator Battery - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 178
Bottom View (Discrete) Item PJP2 PJP1 JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 JCRT1 JRJ45 JHDMI1 JMINI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 Description Battery connector DC-IN jack DDR3 memory socket External CRT connector RJ45 LAN HDMI connector WLAN connector USB connector External microphone connector Item JHP1 JBT1 JHDD1 JODD1 JFAN1 JCPU1 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 179
JKB1 JTP1 JUSB2 Description LED / CCFL connector Left Speaker connector Right Speaker connector Keyboard connector Touch pad (FFC) connector USB Board (FFC) connector Item JCR1 JLED1 Internal MIC connector Left button / Right button Power State Indicator Battery Charging Indicator Chapter 3 169 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 180
Bottom View (UMA) Item PJP2 PJP1 JDIMM1/ JDIMM2 JCRT1 JRJ45 JHDMI1 JMINI1 JUSB1 JMIC1 Description Battery connector DC-IN jack DDR3 memory socket D-Sub connector RJ45 of GLAN HDMI connector WLAN connector USB connector External microphone connector Item JHP1 JBT1 JHDD1 JODD1 JFAN1 JCPU1 U3 U20 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 181
Power Board(Discrete) Item LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 LED8 Description ON/OFF LED ON/OFF LED N/A MEDIA LED N/A N/A WWAN LED N/A Item LED9 LED10 LED11 LED12 SW1 SW2 SW3 Description N/A WLAN LED N/A N/A Power BTN N/A N/A Chapter 3 171 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 182
Power Board(UMA) Item LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 LED8 Description ON/OFF LED ON/OFF LED N/A MEDIA LED N/A N/A WWAN LED N/A Item LED9 LED10 LED11 LED12 SW1 SW2 SW3 Description N/A WLAN LED N/A N/A Power BTN N/A N/A 172 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 183
USB Board Item JUSB1/JUSB2 Description USB Connector Card Reader Board (Discrete only) 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Card reader PCB Card reader connector Chapter 3 173 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 184
the RTC Battery cable and locate the R334 jumper. 3. Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the HW Gap. 4. Plug in AC, keeping the HW Gap shorted. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is finished, then remove the tool from the HW Gap. 5. Restart the system. Press F2 key to enter - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 185
the AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage: Before doing this, prepare the Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key could be made by executing the Crisis Disk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 186
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chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire AS5552/AS5552G. Refer to this chapter whenever made, it will not be noted on the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 188
Aspire AS5552/AS5552G Exploded Diagrams Main Assembly 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 6 No. Description 1 Upper Cover 2 Mainboard 3 Thermal Module 4 USB Board 5 Card Reader Board Acer Part No. 60.R4F02.001 MB.R4602.001 60.R5202.003 55.R5202.003 55.R5202.002 No. Description Acer Part No. 6 HDD - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 189
Upper Assembly 1 4 2 3 No. Description 1 Power Board 2 Touchpad FFC 3 Upper Cover 4 Speaker Acer Part No. 55.R5202.001 50.R4F02.003 60.R4F02.001 23.R4F02.003 Chapter 6 179 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 190
1 2 5 3 6 4 7 8 No. Description Acer Part No. 1 LCD Bezel 60.R4F02.005 2 LCD Panel LK.15605.014 3 LVDS Cable w/o Camera 50.R4F02.008 4 LCD Brackets 33.R4F02.003 5 Camera 57.R4F02.001 6 LVDS Cable w/ Camera 50.R4F02.007 7 Inverter Board 19.R4F02.001 8 Lower Cover - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 191
LED Assembly 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 No. Description 1 LED Bezel 2 LED Panel 3 LVDS Cable w/o Camera 4 LCD Brackets 5 Camera 6 LVDS Cable 7 LED Cover Acer Part No. LK.15606.009 60.R4F02.005 50.R4F02.010 33.R4F02.004 57.R4F02.001 50.R4F02.009 60.R4F02.004 Chapter 6 181 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 192
Aspire AS5552/AS5552G FRU List Category ADAPTER BATTERY BOARD Description ADAPTER DELTA 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW ADP-65JH DB A, LV5 LED LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW PA-1650-22AC LV5 LED LF ADAPTER HIPRO 65W 19V 1.7X5.5X11 YELLOW HP-A0652R3B 1LF, LV5 LED LF ADAPTER LITE-ON 90W 19V - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 193
Category CABLE Description CARD READER BOARD-DIS Acer Part No. 55.R5202.002 USB BOARD-UMA USB BOARD-DIS ODD BOARD-UMA 55.R4F02.002 55.R5202.003 55.R4F02.003 FOXCONN WIRELESS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 194
3 PIN POWER CORD DENMARK 3 PIN POWER CORD JP 3 PIN POWER CORD SOUTH AFRICA 3 PIN POWER CORD KOREA 3 PIN POWER CORD ISRAEL 3 PIN POWER CORD INDIA 3 PIN POWER CORD TWN 3 PIN POWER CORD ARGENTINA 3 PIN POWER CORD 3 PIN BRAZIL CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE ASSY, INCL.TP - UMA, BLACK - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 195
CARRIER-UMA HDD CARRIER-DIS Acer Part No. 33.R4F02.001 33.R5202.001 CPU/PROCESSOR HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE CPU AMD ATHLONII P320 2.1G 1M 25W DUALCORE CPU AMD ATHLONII P340 PGA 2.2G 1M 25W CPU AMD - V140 PGA 2.3G 512K 25W CPU AMD PHENOMII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, TRIPLE-CORE CPU AMD PHENOMII N850 PGA - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 196
17 Standard 103KS Black Greek Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Chinese Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 103KS Black Russian Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 197
Standard 104KS Black Turkish Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Sweden Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black FR/Arabic Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T Internal 17 Standard 104KS Black Nordic Texture Keyboard ACER AC7T_A10B AC7T - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 198
BRACKET ODD BEZEL-SM Acer Part No. 33.R4F02.002 42.R4F02.002 ASSY LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK 6M.R4B02.003 LCD COVER IMR-BLACK 60.R4F02.003 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 LCD CABLE FOR W/CMOS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 199
15.6"W WXGA GLARE LP156WH1-TLC1 LF 220NIT 16MS 400:1 Acer Part No. LK.15605.014 LK.1560D.013 LK.15606.001 LK.15608.013 ASSY LCD MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, SILVER 6M.R4C02.001 LCD COVER IMR-SILVER 60.R4K02.001 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 200
15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LTN156AT01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LP156WH1-TLC1 LF 220NIT 16MS 400:1 Acer Part No. 19.R4F02.001 LK.15605.014 LK.1560D.013 LK.15606.001 LK.15608.013 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 201
15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B3-L0B LF 200NIT 10MS 500:1 (LOW COST) CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LTN156AT01-A01 LF 220NIT 8MS 600:1 CCFL LCD LPL 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LP156WH1-TLC1 LF 220NIT 16MS 400:1 Acer Part No. 57.R4F02.001 19.R4F02.001 LK.15605.014 LK.1560D.013 LK.15606.001 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 202
LK.15605.014 LK.1560D.013 LK.15606.001 LK.15608.013 ASSY LED MODULE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE W/ ANTENNA*2, CCD 1.3M, BLACK 6M.R4B02.004 LED COVER IMR-BLACK 60.R4F02.004 LCD BEZEL FOR W/CMOS 60.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-MAIN 50.R4F02.005 ANTENNA WLAN-AUX 50.R4F02.006 192 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 203
Acer Part No. 50.R4F02.009 LCD LED BRACKET R&L 33.R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LTN156AT02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SAVING - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 204
R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LTN156AT02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SAVING) LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B6L0B LF 220NIT 8MS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 205
R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LTN156AT02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SAVING) LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B6L0B LF 220NIT 8MS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 206
R4F02.004 CAMERA 1.3M 57.R4F02.001 LED LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA GLARE LTN156AT02-A04 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD BOE 15.6"W WXGA GLARE HT156WXB-500 LF 220NIT 8MS 500:1 LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE B156XW02 V2 LF 200NIT 8MS 500:1 (POWER SAVING) LED LCD CMO 15.6"W WXGA GLARE N156B6L0B LF 220NIT 8MS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 207
512MB MAINBOARD AS5552G AMD RS880M LF MADISON PRO 1GB Acer Part No. MB.R4U02.001 MB.R4302.001 MEMORY ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB EBJ10UE8BDS0-DJ-F LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB ACR128X64D3S1333C9 LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY SAMSUNG SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB M471B2873FHS-CH9 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 208
Category SPEAKER Description MIC SET-UMA MIC SET-DIS SPEAKER L MISCELLANEOUS LCD SCREW PAD Acer Part No. 23.R4F02.002 23.R5202.001 23.R4F02.003 47.R4F02.001 198 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 209
NI NL SCREW 1.98D 3.0L K 4.6D 0.8T ZK NL SCREW 3.0D 3.0L K 4.9D NI SCREW 2.5D 3.2L K 6D NI SCREW 2.0D 3L K 3.5D ZK NL Acer Part No. 86.R4F02.001 86.R4F02.002 86.R4F02.003 86.R4F02.004 86.R4F02.005 86.R4F02.006 86.R4F02.007 Chapter 6 199 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 210
-Spain AS5252- PA 141G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5252- PA 141G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5252- PA 142G32Mnkk Chile AS5252- PA 142G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5252- PA 142G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain Acer Part No LX.R4D02.003 LX.R4D02.002 LX.R4D02.001 S2.R4D02.001 LX.R4B02.004 LX.R4B02.003 LX.R4B02.002 LX.R4B02 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 211
AS5552- WW WW N854G64Mncc AS5552P344G32Mnkk EMEA France AS5552- PA P343G32Mnkk USA AS5552- PA P342G25Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5552- EMEA UK N834G50Mnkk AS5552- EMEA UK N833G32Mnkk Acer Part No LX.R4B08.001 S2.R4B02.002 S2.R4B02.001 LX.R4E02.004 LX.R4E02.003 LX.R4E02.002 LX.R4E02.001 S2 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 212
AS5552- PA P544G50Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5552- PA P343G32Mnkk Chile AS5552- PA P343G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5552- PA P343G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain AS5552- PA P342G32Mnkk ACLA-Spain Acer Part No LX.R4402.050 LX.R4402.049 LX.R440C.014 LX.R4402.048 LX.R440C.013 LX.R4402.047 LX.R440C.012 LX.R440C - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 213
Denmark AS5552- EMEA UK P343G25Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Turkey AS5552P342G32Mnkk EMEA Turkey AS5552P344G32Mnkk EMEA Turkey AS5552P342G16Mnkk EMEA Turkey AS5552P344G50Mnkk EMEA Switzerland Acer Part No LX.R4402.039 LX.R4408.003 LX.R4408.002 LX.R4408.001 LX.R440C.009 LX.R4402.038 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 214
AS5552- EMEA UK N852G25Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Portugal AS5552- EMEA UK P343G32Mnkk AS5552- EMEA Italy P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Israel AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Poland Acer Part No LX.R440C.008 LX.R440C.007 LX.R440C.006 LX.R440C.005 LX.R440C.004 LX.R440C.003 LX.R440C - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 215
Model AS5552P343G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country Austria Acer Part No LX.R4402.020 AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic LX.R4402.019 AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark LX.R4402.018 AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA Holland LX.R4402.017 AS5552P343G32Mnkk EMEA - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 216
EMEA France EMEA France PA Chile PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain Acer Part No LX.R4402.002 LX.R4402.001 S2.R440C.001 LX.R4702.005 LX 2*2G/250/6L2.2/2R/ CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_EN11 CPU AMDV140 LCD NLED15.6WXGAG VGA Chip UMA Memory 1 SO1GBIII10 AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG UMA SO2GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 217
EMEA UK EMEA UK EMEA UK EMEA Austria EMEA Poland EMEA Poland CPU AMDV140 LCD N15.6WXGAG AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG AMDV140 N15.6WXGAG AMDV140 UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO1GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 218
Croatia Slovenia/ Croatia ACLA-Spain CPU AAP340 AAP340 AAP340 PA ACLA EMEA France AAP340 EMEA Denmark AAP340 EMEA UK AAP340 LCD N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXGAG NLED15. UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 219
Country Turkey CPU AAP340 Israel AAP340 EMEA Poland AAP340 EMEA Austria AAP340 EMEA Baltic AAP340 LCD N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG NLED15. UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 220
Denmark CPU AAP340 AAP340 EMEA France AAP340 EMEA France AAP340 EMEA Switzerland AAP340 WW WW AAP340 LCD N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA UMA Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 221
PA ACLA-Spain WW WW WW WW EMEA Spain PA USA EMEA France EMEA France WW WW EMEA Czech EMEA France EMEA France Memory 2 SO1GBIII10 HDD 1(GB) N250GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N250GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 222
PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA Chile PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA Chile Memory 2 SO2GBIII10 HDD 1(GB) N500GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N640GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N N250GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 223
PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA Chile PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain EMEA UK EMEA UK EMEA UK Memory 2 N HDD 1(GB) N320GB5.4KS N N320GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS N N250GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 224
AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P344G50Mnkk AS5552P344G64Mnkk AS5552P344G32Mnkk AS5552P342G32Mnkk AS5552N854G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country UK Memory 2 SO1GBIII10 HDD 1(GB) N320GB5.4KS EMEA UK N N250GB5.4KS EMEA Portugal SO1GBIII10 N320GB5 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 225
PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA Chile PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain PA ACLA-Spain WW WW Memory 2 SO1GBIII10 HDD 1(GB) N250GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N750GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS SO1GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 226
Model AS5252142G25Mnkk AS5252144G32Mnrr AS5252142G25Mnrr AS5252144G50Mnrr AS5252143G50Mnrr AS5252144G75Mnrr AS5552P344G32Mncc AS5552P344G50Mncc AS5552P344G32Mncc AS5552P344G50Mncc AS5552N854G64Mncc AS5552P344G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P342G25Mnkk AS5552N834G50Mnkk AS5552N833G32Mnkk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 227
Model AS5552P544G50Mnkk AS5552P544G50Mnkk AS5552P544G50Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P342G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P342G32Mnkk AS5552P342G32Mnkk AS5552P342G32Mnkk AS5552P344G50Mnkk AS5552N854G50Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P342G25Mnkk AS5552P344G50Mnkk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 228
Model AS5552P342G25Mnkk AS5552P342G25Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P344G50Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552N854G50Mnkk AS5552N853G32Mnkk AS5552N852G25Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 229
Model AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P343G32Mnkk AS5552P344G50Mnkk AS5552P344G64Mnkk AS5552P344G32Mnkk AS5552P342G32Mnkk AS5552N854G32Mnkk AS5552P342G25Mnkk AS5552P943G75Mnkk AS5552P344G32Mnrr AS5552P343G32Mnrr AS5552P344G50Mnrr AS5552P344G32Mnrr AS5552P344G50Mnrr - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 230
Germany AS5552GN954G64Mnkk EMEA Holland AS5552GN954G64Mnkk EMEA Luxembourg AS5552GN954G64Mnkk EMEA Belgium AS5552GN854G50Mnkk EMEA Denmark AS5552GN954G50Mnkk EMEA Turkey AS5552GN953G50Mnkk EMEA Turkey Acer Part No LX.R4901.001 S2.R490C.002 S2.R490C.001 S2.R4902.001 LX.R4302.030 LX - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 231
EMEA Turkey AS5552GN852G32Mnkk CHINA China AS5552GN854G50Mikk EMEA Russia AS5552GN854G32Mnkk EMEA Portugal AS5552G- EMEA UK N854G32Mnkk AS5552G- EMEA Italy N854G32Mnkk 221 Acer Part No LX.R4301.011 LX.R4301.010 LX.R4301.009 LX.R4301.008 LX.R4301.007 LX.R4301.006 LX - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 232
Model AS5552GN854G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country Israel Acer Part No LX.R4302.019 AS5552GN854G32Mnkk EMEA Poland LX.R4302.018 AS5552GN854G32Mnkk EMEA Austria LX.R4302.017 AS5552GN854G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic LX.R4302.016 AS5552GN854G32Mnkk EMEA - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 233
Model AS5552GN954G50Mnkk RO AAP Country Australia/New Zealand Acer Part No LX.R4302.001 AS5552G- WW WW P344G75Mnkk S2.R430C.001 AS5552GN852G32Mnrr CHINA China LX.R4A01.001 AS5552G- WW WW P543G32Mnrr AS5552GN834G50Mncc EMEA France - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 234
AS5552GP343G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark AS5552GP343G25Mnkk EMEA Denmark AS5552GN954G50Mnkk EMEA Middle East AS5552GP544G50Mnkk EMEA Russia AS5552GP343G32Mikk EMEA Russia AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Denmark Acer Part No LX.R4S02.033 LX.R4S02.032 LX.R4S02.031 LX.R4S02.030 LX.R4S02.029 LX.R4S02 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 235
Israel AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Poland AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Austria AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Belgium AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Baltic AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Germany AS5552GP344G32Mnkk EMEA Switzerland Acer Part No LX.R4S02.018 LX.R4S02.017 LX.R4S02.016 LX.R4S02.015 LX.R4S02.014 LX - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 236
EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey Acer Part No S2.R4S0C.001 LX.R4V02.003 LX.R4V02.002 LX CB_bgn_1.3C_GEr_ES62 CPU APN850 APN850 AAP340 APN850 APN850 AAP340 APN950 APN950 APN950 APN950 APN850 APN950 APN950 APN950 APN950 APN950 ATP540 AAP340 LCD NLED15.6 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 237
AS5552GN854G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country Turkey CPU APN850 EMEA Turkey APN850 EMEA APN850 EMEA Cyprus APN850 EMEA Belgium APN850 EMEA Baltic APN850 EMEA Germany APN850 EMEA Switzerland APN850 LCD N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WX GAG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 238
Germany EMEA Germany EMEA Italy EMEA Italy EMEA Italy EMEA France CPU APN950 APN950 APN950 AAP340 APN850 ATP540 APN830 APN850 AAP340 AAP340 AAP340 ATP540 AAP340 APN830 AAP340 AAP340 AAP340 APN850 AAP340 APN950 APN850 AAP340 APN850 LCD N15.6WXGAG VGA Chip MADISON_PRO VRAM 1 1G-DDR3 (64*16*8) - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 239
AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country France CPU AAP340 EMEA Denmark APN850 EMEA EMEA UK AAP340 EMEA Italy AAP340 EMEA Israel AAP340 EMEA Poland AAP340 EMEA Austria AAP340 LCD N15.6WXGAG VGA Chip PARK_XT N15.6WXGAG PARK_XT N15.6WXGAG PARK_XT N15.6WXGAG PARK_XT - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 240
WW RO CHINA Country China CPU AAP340 AAP340 AAP340 AAP340 AAP340 APN830 APN850 AAP340 AAP340 LCD N15.6WXGAG VGA Chip PARK_XT 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) 512M-DDR3 (64*16*4) Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 Memory 2 N HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4KS ODD NSM8XS WW WW SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 241
AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country Turkey Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 Memory 2 SO1GBIII10 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4KS ODD NSM8XS EMEA Turkey SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 242
AS5552GP344G64Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GN954G50Mnkk AS5552GN854G50Mnkk AS5552GP344G50Mnkk AS5552GN854G50Mnkk AS5552GP344G50Mnkk RO EMEA Country Switzerland Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 Memory 2 SO2GBIII10 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4KS ODD NSM8XS AAP AAP AAP WW Australia - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 243
AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk RO EMEA Country Denmark Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 Memory 2 SO2GBIII10 HDD 1 (GB) N500GB5.4KS ODD NSM8XS EMEA Denmark SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N500GB5 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 244
EMEA Holland EMEA Luxembourg EMEA Belgium EMEA Denmark EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey EMEA Turkey Memory 1 SO2GBIII10 Memory 2 SO2GBIII10 HDD 1 (GB) N320GB5.4KS ODD NSM8XS SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS SO2GBIII10 SO2GBIII10 N320GB5.4KS NSM8XS SO1GBIII10 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 245
Model AS5552GP543G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G50Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN853G32Mnkk AS5552GN852G32Mnkk AS5552GP342G32Mnkk AS5552GN852G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G50Mikk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 246
Model AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GN954G64Mnkk AS5552GN954G50Bnkk AS5552GN954G50Mnkk AS5552GP344G75Mnkk AS5552GN852G32Mnrr AS5552GP543G32Mnrr AS5552GN834G50Mncc AS5552GN854G50Mncc AS5552GP344G50Mncc AS5552GP342G32Mncc AS5552GP343G32Mncc AS5552GP342G25Mncc AS5552GP544G32Mncc - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 247
Model AS5552GN854G50Mnkk AS5552GP344G50Mnkk AS5552GN854G50Mnkk AS5552GP344G50Mnkk AS5552GN954G32Mnkk AS5552GN953G32Mnkk AS5552GN854G32Mnkk AS5552GP343G32Mnkk AS5552GP343G25Mnkk AS5552GN954G50Mnkk AS5552GP544G50Mnkk AS5552GP343G32Mikk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 248
Model AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP344G32Mnkk AS5552GP342G25Mnkk AS5552GN834G50Mnrr AS5552GN854G50Mnrr AS5552GP344G50Mnrr AS5552GP343G32Bnrr RO EMEA Country Poland EMEA Austria EMEA Belgium EMEA Baltic EMEA Germany EMEA - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 249
tested under Windows® 7 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire AS5552/AS5552G Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 250
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test Brand Adapter DELTA Type 65W LITE-ON 65W HIPRO 65W DELTA 90W LITE-ON 90W HIPRO 90W Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC ALC272X 4CELL2.8 SANYO 6CELL2.2 SONY 6CELL2.2 PANASONIC 6CELL2.2 SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Bluetooth Foxconn - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 251
Acer Part No. AAP320 AAP340 APN830 APN850 APN930 APN950 ATP540 CPU AMD AthlonII P320 2.1G 1M 25W Dual-Core CPU AMD AthlonII P340 PGA 2.2G 1M 25W CPU AMD PhenomII N830 2.1G 35W 1.5M L2, Triple-Core CPU 500GB HTS545050B9A300 Panther B SATA LF F/W:C60F Disk imbalance criteria = 0.014g-cm HDD WD - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 252
AC7T Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Texture KB.I170A.143 BCM57780 Broadcom BCM57780 NI.22400.047 NLED15.6WXG AG N15.6WXGAG NLED15.6WXG AG NLED15.6WXG AG N15.6WXGAG N15.6WXGAG LED LCD AUO 15.6"W WXGA Glare B156XW02 V2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (power saving) CCFL LCD SAMSUNG 15.6"W WXGA - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 253
SONY BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BC5540H LF+HF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7) AMD SB820M A12 Antivirus application McAfee UMA (AMD) VGA Chip AMD MADISON_PRO 100-CK3625 BGN (HM) T77H103.00 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) Acer Part No. KO.00405.006 KU.00807.075 KU.0080F.014 KO.0040F. - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 254
244 Appendix B - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 255
's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: • Service guides for all models • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 256
246 Appendix C - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 257
hotkey 15 Hot Keys 13 I Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 162 Internal Microphone Failure 155 Internal Speaker Failure 154 J Jumper and Connector Locations 167 K Keyboard Removing 51 Replacing 145 Keyboard Failure 153 L LCD Bezel Replacing 111 LCD Bracket Replacing 106 LCD Brackets Removing 95 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 258
Unit Disassembly Flowchart 63 Mainboard Removing 78 Replacing 120 media access on indicator 11 Memory Replacing 140 Memory Check 150 Model Definition 200 N No Display Issue 151 O ODD Connector Board Removing 77 Replacing 123 ODD Failure 157 Online Support Information 245 Optical Disk Drive Replacing - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 259
Removing 64 Replacing 132 USB Board Removing 73 utility BIOS 29-37 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 240 Wireless Function Failure 160 WLAN Module Removing 58, 62, 136 Replacing 139 249 - Acer Aspire 5252 | Service Guide - Page 260
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